From the archives since the holidays have me a bit over my head at the moment, let’s just munch on some pork chops shall we? Using the Essential Pantry item of Pollen Ranch Fennel Pollen as a crust is a brilliant way to add subtle but powerful flavor to your dishes – Chef Alex used […] Read more »

Summer heat invites us to explore refreshing and hydrating foods. Cucumber and Fennel are two of those refreshing and hydrating foods. I threw radishes in to spice it up a bit and add some more crunch to this delightful summer salad. This simple salad is perfect for summer gatherings and picnics and will hold up […] Read more »

Peach and Blueberry is a lethally delicious combo for me. Give me a peach and blueberry smoothie, peach and blueberry ice cream and then we come to cobbler. Cobbler with vanilla ice cream is almost perfect – sweet and cinnamon crumble and cooked fruit blended to sinful delight with melted ice cream. It is a […] Read more »

Summer means crabs going back to childhood. I grew up in crab country – Delaware – where we were able to avail ourselves of the infamous Maryland blue claw crabs. Our second home was at the Delaware shore and every weekend, we would arrive, unload the car, and head out on the boat to unload […] Read more »

Just in case the Easter Bunny has a chocolate overdose, I figured a tasty, clean carrot soup would be just the thing. It even works for vegan family and friends if you leave off the creme fraiche, although (for me), the creme fraiche really makes the soup. The carrot and leek soup is super easy […] Read more »

Scoring delicious containers of heirloom tomatoes at the produce market and Whole Foods always makes me feel like I am eating summer in every bite. Since the winter has been a rough one and spring is coming, I decided that a promise of summer would work well this week for Fennel Friday. Panzanella is a […] Read more »

Polenta is a rib-sticking, satisfying meal that can be paired with just about anything. My absolute FAVORITE polenta is the Organic Polenta Corn Grits from Bob’s Red Mill. They can also be used for a tasty breakfast cereal or a shrimp & grits dish! I added lightly sauteed curly kale and roasted red and yellow cherry tomatoes […] Read more »